Summer Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad

Summer Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad

Summer Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad

 

This recipe, Summer Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad, has fresh wedges of tomato, thinly sliced onion and sliced cucumber dressed simply with vinegar and oil makes the simplest salad possible – think of it as the Southern counterpart to the classic Italian tomato-and-mozzarella salad.  It is best enjoyed at the height of summer, when tomatoes and cucumbers are fresh from the garden.

 

Summer Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad Recipe

 

Summer Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad

3 Tbsp. rice vinegar

1 Tbsp. canola oil

1 tsp. honey

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. freshly ground pepper, or more to taste

2 medium cucumbers

4 medium, cut into ½ inch wedges

1 Vidalia or other sweet onion, halved and very thinly sliced

2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chives and/or tarragon

 

Prepare through vinegar and oil up to 1 hour ahead.

Whisk vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper in a large shallow bowl.

Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.  Add the cucumber slices, tomatoes and onion to the dressing; gently toss to combine.  Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Just before serving, add herbs and toss again.

 

(Recipe for Summer Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad, Diabetic Connect, 2015)

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Double-Decker Caprese Burger

Double-Decker Caprese Burger

Double-Decker Caprese Burger

This recipe, Double-Decker Caprese Burger, came from a recipe book that Stop & Shop supermarket handed out.  With two (2) patties, lots of melted cheese and crusty bakery rolls, these are definitely not your father’s burgers.

 

Double-Decker Caprese Burger Recipe

 

Double-Decker Caprese Burger

8 oz. ground pork

8 oz. 90% lean ground beef

1 medium egg

2 Tbsp. fresh breadcrumbs

4-6 Campari tomatoes

4 Italian-style bread buns

½ lb. mozzarella

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 ½ oz. ¾ oz. arugula

¾ oz. fresh basil

 

Light the grill.  Place the ground pork, beef, egg and breadcrumbs in a bowl.  Season with salt, pepper and combine with your hands.  Divide the mixture equally into 8 and roll into balls.  Form patties by pressing the mixture between 2 layers of plastic wrap.  Set aside.

Slice the tomatoes and grill them for 2 minutes, turning once.

Halve the bread buns and grill the cut sides for 2 minutes, or until nicely browned.

Remove and discard the plastic wrap from the burgers and grill for 6 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked, turning once.

Cut the mozzarella into 16 slices.  Sprinkle the grilled side of the buns with the olive oil.  Place the arugula onto the bottom half of the buns, followed by a burger, 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of mozzarella and a few basil leaves.  Repeat the process to create a second layer.  Cover with the top half of the buns.  If necessary use a wooden skewer to secure the tops.

4 servings

 

 

(Recipe for Double-Decker Caprese Burger, Stop & Shop recipe book, 2015)

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